Master Scheduler | East Lansing Area | Manufacturing

The Pivot Group Careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking Master Scheduler opportunities in and around East Lansing. Build and maintain the master production schedule, coordinate with sales and purchasing, and ensure timely delivery across manufacturing partners.

The role emphasizes capacity planning, demand translation into build plans, and strong data-driven decision making. East Lansing area postings cover Clinton County and nearby communities with ERP/MRP exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience building production schedules in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
• Strong capacity planning and understanding lead times.
• Ability to translate demand forecasts into build plans.
• Clear communication across production, purchasing, and sales.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the master production schedule for all active work orders.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service to align demand with available capacity.
• Review material availability with purchasing before releasing the schedule.
• Adjust the schedule when orders change, equipment goes down, or parts arrive late.
• Lead daily or weekly production planning meetings with shop floor supervisors.
• Track schedule adherence and report on-time delivery performance.
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend overtime, shifts, or outsourcing.
• Keep planning data accurate in the ERP system.

Skills

Production scheduling

Demand forecasting interpretation

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Spreadsheets

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking Master Scheduler opportunities in and around East Lansing. Build and maintain the master production schedule, coordinate with sales and purchasing, and ensure timely delivery across manufacturing partners.

The role emphasizes capacity planning, demand translation into build plans, and strong data-driven decision making. East Lansing area postings cover Clinton County and nearby communities with ERP/MRP exposure a plus.